Meaningful Moments with Michael Risley: Recent Episodes
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Meaningful Moments is a podcast of Senior Living Ministries and invites you to dive into God’s Word and embrace the life He intends for you!
Hear Cindy Jaeger share about God's sustaining peace and security even while going through great loss.
The conversation continues as Scott Benson encourages and challenges all of us to grow in Christ.
Join us in this interview with Michael and Pastor Scott Benson as Scott talks about his journey with Jesus.
The Word and worship music are everyday tools in the hands of believers. Hymns are helpful and praise is powerful!
Listen to this NEW podcast with Michael and Joanie discussing how sweet it is to trust in Jesus--even and especially as you grow older.
When you think about the future, do you think about it with dread or with excitement? How we think about the future greatly affects how we live life today. Join Michael and Joanie in this episode on the topic of Heaven, as they view the future from a believer's perspective based on God's Word, the Bible.
How do you view death? Do you trust Christ not only with your life but also with your death? Listen as Michael and Joanie have an encouraging conversation that will give you confidence in living life without fearing death.
What will our bodies look like in Heaven? Jesus said, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die. DO YOU BELIEVE THIS?"
In this episode of our "Heaven" series, Michael and Joanie explore the impact of those powerful words and the reasons we can trust our Lord and Savior.
What is the most important question you would ask God if you could ask Him only one question? Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss that question as well as the most important question YOU will ever consider! This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Join Michael and Joanie Risley as they discuss the truth about Heaven and why believers can have great hope for their eternal days. Learn the biblical truths and context of Jesus' teachings on Heaven.
How often do you think about Heaven? On today’s episode, Michael and Joanie explore the idea of “setting your mind on things above” and getting a proper perspective on life! Enjoy their conversation about a Biblical view of Heaven and the joy and encouragement that results.
Listen in as Michael and Joanie have a lively discussion about truths to help us as we age.
Join Michael and Joanie as they interview Joyce Boomsma and hear her captivating story on trusting God through a difficult time.
Waiting is hard! Be encouraged as Michael and Joanie discuss Scriptures and stories that inspire us to wait in hope, faith, and for God's perfect timing
We wait in hope for the Lord, trusting in His promises! Be encouraged as Michael and Joanie have a conversation about waiting in hope.
Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss going forward into 2026 with the Lord guiding us, fixing our eyes on Jesus and His Word. Hear practical steps to help us stay close to His side.
In the final episode of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie look at how Christ’s arrival brought us the ultimate message of love and peace. This message calls us to love and live peacefully with others.
In the third episode of our special Advent series, Michael and Joanie discuss the joy that Christ’s birth brought to our weary world and how we ought to live today in light of that gracious gift.
In week two of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie talk about how Jesus calls us to faith and how that faith is what sustains us even in the darkest of times.
With Christmas just around the corner, join us as Michael and Joanie look at four unique aspects of the Advent season. First up, we take a look at how Jesus represents the hope of a promise fulfilled at Christmas, and how that promise gives us hope for the future.
Susi Poole, Senior Living Ministries board member, shared this powerful story three years ago. Experiencing the death of her husband shortly before the holiday season of 2020, Susi talks about facing hardships and trusting that God's grace is sufficient. It is a wonderful story of finding hope through life's circumstances. You will not want to miss this episode!
Listen to more helpful truths and insights on the topic of loneliness as Michael and Joanie discuss this relevant subject for seniors.
Listen to Michael and Joanie discuss the very real pain of loneliness and the practical wisdom from the Bible that can combat it.
Listen in as Joanie and Michael have a conversation from three years ago with their friend Dr. Kent Tucker. As a pastor for over forty years, he teaches us how to flourish in the later years of life and how to share the Gospel with those around you.
Listen to an interview with Chuck McCutchan, and be inspired by his resolve to follow God no matter what! Perspective changes everything.
Listen in as Dusty Olson, grandson of Senior Living founders Warren and Virginia Olson, talks about the huge impact for Christ that seniors can make on future generations. Also, hear his inspiring stories of relationship-building between generations.
Listen to practical steps to staying connected to Christ when troubles and suffering threaten to rob us of courage and fortitude.
Courage and Fortitude! Who doesn't need it?! Michael and Joanie share real-life stories which will inspire you to have courage and fortitude in the midst of hardships.
Dr. Trinh joins Michael and Joanie to discuss brain health and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Be sure to listen in for this special, informative episode of Meaningful Moments!
Join Michael and Joanie for a repeat episode, conversing with Dr. Dung Trinh who escaped Saigon in 1975 when he was a child. Listen in as he tells of his childhood in Vietnam, being rescued during the war, and finding Christ as a young refugee in America.
One of our frequently received prayer requests is prayer for adult children. Listen to practical ways to intercede and make an impact on the lives of these loved ones.
Life is full of distractions, with many lesser trivial things vying for our attention. God does not want us to miss the important things--what He's doing around us and how we can join Him in His work. Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss this important topic.
You don't want to miss this discussion as Michael and Joanie give you thoughts and encouragement to persevere in prayer.
Life is hard! Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss God's plan for helping us persevere in the difficulties and challenges of life.
Do you believe in prayer? Tune in as our friend and prayer warrior Karen Suttle shares about the power of prayer and the differences prayer made and is making in her life.
Listen in as John shares his own journey with Christ, what it's like to be a senior living with other seniors, and how you can be living for the Lord in any situation.
Michael and Joanie discuss how the power of Christ transforms us from the inside out and reorients our lives to have purpose and strength. They give wonderful insights about finishing life well through the transforming power of Christ.
Christ loves to make beautiful things. Give Him your life and watch Him work! Listen to Tom Gergley's beautiful story of transformation and how the Lord guided and sustained Tom through Christ's make-over of his heart and life.
On today’s episode, Michael and Joanie sit down with Darchelle Schafer. She’s a special friend and prayer warrior whose life is a beautiful example of faith. Listen in as Darchelle talks to the Risley’s about God’s presence and how to approach the end of life well.
Michael and Joanie talk about the unexpected heart issues in life--both in love and in loss. This is the stuff life is made of--and affects us all in one way or another.
Michael and Joanie discuss Biblical truths to help us in the midst of adversity. God gives us principles and guidelines on how to strengthen our faith despite challenging times.
Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss living with a kingdom focus and fixing our eyes on King Jesus. Hear practical steps to help us strengthen this focus.
In the final episode of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie look at how Christ’s arrival brought us the ultimate message of love and peace. This message calls us to love and live peacefully with others.
In the third episode of our special Advent series, Michael and Joanie discuss the joy that Christ’s birth brought to our weary world and how we ought to live today in light of that gracious gift.
In week two of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie talk about how Jesus calls us to faith and how that faith is what sustains us even in the darkest of times.
With Christmas just around the corner, join us as Michael and Joanie look at four unique aspects of the Advent season. First up, we take a look at how Jesus represents the hope of a promise fulfilled at Christmas, and how that promise gives us Hope for the future.
Michael and Joanie continue to explore the topic of forgiveness and how our lives and relationships can be changed when we follow the Bible’s guidelines in this area.
Michael and Joanie discuss the profound importance of being forgiven and forgiving others, and the negative consequences when we do not forgive.
Throughout the world and throughout history, God is always working! Listen to Dr. Stan Topple share inspiring stories from his medical missions practice in Korea as well as God's protection during the recent Hurricane Helene devastation by his home in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina.
In this final episode of the “Verses of Comfort” series, Michael and Joanie walk through the subject of wisdom. Life requires decisions that might not have black and white answers; but, thankfully, God is generous and freely gives us wisdom for these decisions—all we have to do is ask.
This week Michael and Joanie dive into the topic of fear. By standing on the truth of God’s Word, we can replace fear with faith knowing the Lord is always with us to strengthen and help us in our fears.
In this week’s episode, Michael and Joanie discuss how we all need rest from the craziness life throws at us. While the world tells us rest can be found in a lot of different outlets, the key to finding true life-changing rest is through Christ!
Today, Michael and Joanie explain that while challenges in our life might seem unmerited, God promises that no matter what situation we face, He will work all things out for our good and His glory.
This week Michael and Joanie explain how God’s presence in every part of our lives not only provides comfort, but it gives us strength and courage in the battles we face each day!
In today’s episode, Michael and Joanie share the encouraging truth of God’s restoration power. Despite the reality of an aging outward self, we can rejoice that abiding in Christ each day renews our inward self.
Today, Michael and Joanie discuss how believers can have eternal hope by yielding their lives to the power of the Holy Spirit.
Listen in as Michael and Joanie discuss how even though Jesus promises that we’ll experience trouble in this world, through His victory on the cross, we can have peace through any trial!
In week two of our series on Verses of Comfort, Michael and Joanie talk about how worry can keep us trapped in place and rob us of joy. But God, in fact, commands us to give our worries to Him, to let go of control, so that we might experience freedom in Him!
In the first episode of our 10 week series on Verses of Comfort, Michael and Joanie discuss how God walks with us during hard times and redeems those hard times in order that we may be a comfort and blessing to others!
Listen to long-time missionaries, Greg and Debby Wiley, as they share about growing stronger in Christ and serving Him in your senior years. You will glean from their wisdom and insights!
How do you face the unknowns in your life? Join Michael and Joanie in a rich discussion of how we can go forward in faith and with confidence in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Listen to insightful and practical teaching by Pastor Jerry Johnson on a topic that affects ALL of us--preparing to die.
*Note this website referenced by Pastor Jerry: family-needs-know.pdffiller.com
How would you describe "the good life?" The world's description is very much at odds with how a follower of Jesus would define it. Come and learn the difference as Michael and Joanie discuss this pivotal topic.
Here's a question for you...What is your top priority in life? There can be many answers to this question--your family, friends, career, health, etc. And all of those things are worthy of our focus. But there is really only one rightanswer--God! Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss this topic.
The Bible says in Psalm 92:14, "The righteous will still bear fruit in old age. They will stay fresh and green." Join Michael and Joanie as their guest Jim Gustafson shares wisdom on living and thriving with purpose in our relationship with the Lord and with others.
Romans 8:28 and the fact that God works all things out for good is a favorite verse for many. But often, it doesn’t play itself out in one neat uninterrupted trajectory. God’s ways and timetable can be quite different than what we had planned.
Join Michael and Joanie as they talk with world-traveler and friend, Jim Walton. Jim shares how our faithful God has used life's challenges all over the world and throughout his life.
Retirement is a big issue for many. Join Michael and Joanie as they hear from Anne Walton, a recently retired senior who is using this new chapter in her life for God-given opportunities of growth and development.
Join Michael and Joanie as they talk with long-time friend and mentor, Pastor Jerry Johnson. Jerry teaches from God's Word and his experience: What is God's solution for facing our problems?
Join Michael and Joanie as they talk once again with retired medical missionary, Dr. Stan Topple. Dr. Stan, now in his 90's, shares an inspiring lifestyle of living for Christ in his senior years. You will glean encouraging ways to strengthen your own walk with the Lord!
In the final episode of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie look at how Christ’s arrival brought us the ultimate message of peace and love. This message calls us to love and live peaceably with all we meet.
In the 3rd episode of our special Advent series Michael and Joanie discuss the joy that Christ’s birth brought to our weary world and how we ought to live in light of that gracious gift.
In week two of our Advent Series, Michael and Joanie talk about how Jesus represents the physical manifestation of our faith and how that faith is what sustains us even in the darkest of times.
With Christmas just around the corner, join us as Michael and Joanie look at four unique aspects of the Advent season. First up, we take a look at how Jesus represents the hope of a promise fulfilled at Christmas, and how that promise gives us Hope for the future.
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to meet Greg and Debby Wiley! Hear how Debby embraced Jesus as her Messiah as a 16-year-old Jewish girl. Later on, after marrying Greg, they together surrendered their lives to be used by the Lord. And it’s been one adventure after another!
In the midst of a painful path, our Good Shepherd is ever present. Nothing ever takes Him by surprise. Join Michael and Joanie as they reflect with Jeanne DeNoon on the shocking loss of her beloved daughter and the peace and help of God that ensued.
Do you sense that God is involved in the day-to-day details of your life? Listen in as Michael and Joanie converse with Mark Humphreys as he shares the remarkable ways God has worked in the specifics of his life.
Do you believe in prayer? Tune in as our friend and prayer warrior Karen Suttle shares the power of prayer and the differences prayer made and is making in her family’s life.
Listen in as Dusty Olson, grandson of Senior Living founders Warren and Virginia Olson, talks about the huge impact for Christ that seniors can make on future generations. Also, hear his inspiring stories of relationship-building between generations.
Carole Mangum joins the podcast to discuss her long journey with the Lord and how God has used her life's experiences to shape her walk with Jesus. It is a powerful story that you will not want to miss!
When you think about the future, do you think about it with dread or with excitement? How we think about the future greatly affects how we live life today. Join Michael and Joanie in this episode on the topic of Heaven, as they view the future from a believer’s perspective based on God’s Word, the Bible.
How do you view death? Do you trust Christ not only with your life, but with your death? Listen as Michael and Joanie have an encouraging conversation that will give you confidence in living life without fearing death.
What will our bodies look like in heaven? Jesus said, “I AM the Resurrection and the Life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die. DO YOU BELIEVE THIS?”
In this episode of our “Heaven” series, Michael and Joanie explore the impact of those powerful words and the reasons we can trust our Lord and Savior.
What is the most important question you would ask God if you could ask Him only one question? Join Michael and Joanie as they discuss that question as well as the most important question YOU will ever consider! This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
How often do you think about Heaven? On today’s episode, Michael and Joanie explore the idea of “setting your mind on things above” and getting a proper perspective on life! Enjoy their conversation of a Biblical view of Heaven and the joy and encouragement that results.
Join Michael and Joanie Risley as they discuss the truth about Heaven and why believers can have great hope for their eternal days. Learn the biblical truths and context of the bridegroom as they dive into what this means – for themselves and you!
On today’s episode, Michael and Joanie sit down with Darcelle Schafer. She’s a special friend and prayer warrior whose life is a beautiful example of faith. Listen is as Darcelle talks to the Risley’s about God’s presence and how to approach the end of life well.
On this week’s episode, Michael and Joanie sit down with the Wahba’s. Wagdi and Hannah are a married couple who moved to America from Egypt and encountered God in a new way! Listen in as they share how their hearts moved from lukewarm faith to relentlessly pursuing the Lord.
Description: Tony Heller is this week’s guest on Meaningful Moments! Listen in as he and Michael discuss their 63-year-long friendship and how Christ has transformed Tony’s life through discipleship and biblical studies. He even gives a few pointers that can help you grown in Christ too!
In the first episode of the spring series, Michael and Joanie sit down with retired medical missionary, Dr. Stan Topple. Dr. Topple has served the Lord in many ways throughout his years - including the fact that he was a medical missionary doctor for years. Listen in as he shares about his experiences in the medical missionary field and how God was with him every step of the way.
In the final episode of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie look at how Christ’s arrival brought us the ultimate message of peace and love. This message calls us to love and live peaceably with all we meet.
In week two of our Advent Series, Michael and Joanie talk about how Jesus represents the physical manifestation of our faith and how that faith is what sustains us even in the darkest of times.
With Christmas just around the corner, join us as Michael and Joanie look at four unique aspects of the Advent season. First up, we take a look at how Jesus represents the hope of a promise fulfilled at Christmas, and how that promise gives us Hope for the future.
Dr. Trinh is back on the podcast this week for part two! Last week, we heard of his journey to America and how he found salvation in Jesus. This week, he joins Michael and Joanie again to discuss brain health and prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Be sure to listen in for this special, informative episode of Meaningful Moments!
This week join Michael and Joanie as they sit down for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Trinh. Listen in as he tells of his childhood in Vietnam, being rescued during the war, and finding God as a young refugee.
Join the Risleys as they visit with Jodi Rosser. You’ll see how running to Jesus in times of pain can deepen our faith and help others who follow after us as well.
Join Michael and Joanie as they sit down with longtime friend Rob Lee. In this episode, they discuss the true meaning of community, finding assurance in Christ, and focusing on the positive in the midst of adversity.
Kathy Durbin joins the Meaningful Moments Podcast to discuss faith, friendship with Senior Living Ministries, and her journey through cancer and how she learned to trust the Lord when her heart became anxious.
Listen in as Joanie and Michael talk with their friend Dr. Kent Tucker. As a pastor of over forty years and someone who has a heart to spread the gospel, he began Share Your Faith. In this episode, he leads us through how to thrive in the later years of life. Hear of the ways you can use the Share Your Faith app to be equipped in sharing the gospel with those around you.
John Brownlee is joining Michael and Joanie on the Meaningful Moments podcast this week! Listen in as John shares his own journey with Christ, what it’s like to be a senior, and how you can be living for the Lord in any situation.
Join Michael and Joanie as they sit down with Tom Gergley. Tom shares how God stripped away idol after idol in his life so that he could live in perfect communion with Jesus. Listen as Michael, Joanie, and Tom reminisce on an 18-year friendship and all that the Lord has done in their lives!
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This week Michael and Joanie sit down with Steve Ajamian, a Senior Living Ministries board member! Listen in as they reminisce on a 45-year friendship and a coffee shop visit that brought Steve closer to the Lord than he’s ever been.
This week Michael and Joanie are joined by Judi Dunham, the daughter of Senior Living Ministries founders Warren and Virginia Olson! Listen in as they discuss the humble beginnings of Senior Living Ministries and how God's faithfulness has grown the ministry to reach thousands of seniors every month from all over the world!
Learn more about Senior Living Ministries at: seniorlivingministries.org.
Carole Mangum joins the podcast to discuss her long journey with the Lord and how God has used her life's experiences to shape her walk with Jesus. It is a powerful story that you will not want to miss!
Susi Poole, teacher and board member, joins the podcast to share her powerful story of facing hardship and trusting that God's grace is sufficient. It is a wonderful story of finding hope through life's circumstances. You will not want to miss this episode!
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Meaningful Moments back with an all-new season! For the next several weeks Michael and Joanie will be sitting down with various guests to hear their stories of God’s work and power in their lives and the lives of their loved ones.
But first, Michael and Joanie talk about how the power of Christ transforms us from the inside out and reorients our lives to be surrendered to His will.
To request your copy of The Transforming Power of Christ, please go to seniorlivingministries.org/transform
In the final episode of our Advent series, Michael and Joanie look at how Christ’s arrival brought us the ultimate message of peace and love. This message calls us to love and live peaceably with all we meet.
In the 3rd episode of our special Advent series Michael and Joanie discuss the joy that Christ’s birth brought to our weary world and how we ought to live in light of that gracious gift.
In week two of our Advent Series, Michael and Joanie talk about how Jesus represents the physical manifestation of our faith and how that faith is what sustains us even in the darkest of times.
With Christmas just around the corner, join us as Michael and Joanie look at four unique aspects of the Advent season. First up, we take a look at how Jesus represents the hope of a promise fulfilled at Christmas, and how that promise gives us Hope for the future.
In this encore episode, Michael shares why knowing your purpose is so important, and what the true purpose of all believers in Christ really is.
In this encore of our second season premiere, Michael and Joanie discuss how God walks with us during hard times and redeems those hard times in order that we may be a comfort and blessing to others!
Listen to this special encore episode as Michael and Joanie share about some practical guidance to help you battle feelings of loneliness.
In this week's encore episode, Michael and Joanie address a topic many seniors know all too well: grief and loneliness. Listen and be encouraged by God’s promises for you.
Listen in to this special encore episode as Michael and Joanie share the top six reasons Christians neglect prayer, and some advice for adding excitement to your prayer life.
In this special replay of our inaugural episode, Michael Risley shares his story of faith and how you can be certain you’re in a saving relationship with Jesus.
In the season 2 finale, Michael and Joanie walk through the subject of wisdom. Life requires decisions that might not have black and white answers, but, thankfully, God is generous and freely gives us wisdom for these decisions– all we have to do is ask.
This week Michael and Joanie dive into the topic of fear. By standing on the truth of God’s Word, we can replace fear with faith knowing the Lord is always with us to strengthen and help us in our fears.
In this week’s episode, Michael and Joanie discuss how we all need rest from the craziness life throws at us. While the world tells us rest can be found in a lot of different outlets, the key to finding true life-changing rest is through Christ!
Today, Michael and Joanie explain that while challenges in our life might seem unmerited, God promises that no matter what situation we face, He will work all things out for our good and His glory.
This week Michael and Joanie explain how God’s presence in every part of our lives not only provides comfort, but it gives us strength and courage in the battles we face each day!
In today’s episode, Michael and Joanie share the encouraging truth of God’s restoration power. Despite the reality of an aging outward self, we can rejoice that abiding in Christ each day renews our inward self.
Today, Michael and Joanie break down how believers can have eternal hope by yielding their lives to the power of the Holy Spirit.
Listen in as Michael and Joanie discuss how even though Jesus promises that we’ll experience trouble in this world, through His victory on the cross, we can have peace through any trial!
In week two of our series on Verses of Comfort, Michael and Joanie talk about how worry can keep us trapped in place and rob us of joy. But God, in fact, commands us to give our worries to him, to let go of control, so that we might experience freedom in him!
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.”
In the first episode of our 10 week series on Verses of Comfort, Michael and Joanie discuss how God walks with us during hard times and redeems those hard times in order that we may be a comfort and blessing to others!
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others.”
Meaningful Moments is back for a brand new season! For the next 10 weeks, starting on Thursday, June 24, we'll dive deep into 10 verses that God has gifted to us in His Word that speak specifically to many areas we all seek comfort from in our lives!
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In our season finale, Michael and Joanie take a moment to reflect on the first season of Meaningful Moments, talk about their favorite topics, and look ahead to our next season. Stay subscribed to Meaningful Moments for more episodes soon! Gospel Video: https://www.seniorlivingministries.org/2019/03/how-to-know-jesus/
Following up on last week’s episode, Michael and Joanie address specific ways you can stay active and on mission as you get older.
The Gospel Video: https://www.seniorlivingministries.org/2019/03/how-to-know-jesus/
In today’s episode, Michael and Joanie address the challenges of aging, and how you can make the most of your golden years of life.
The Gospel Video: https://www.seniorlivingministries.org/2019/03/how-to-know-jesus/
Listen as Michael and Joanie share about some practical guidance to help you battle feelings of loneliness.
Today, Michael and Joanie address a topic many seniors know all too well: grief and loneliness. Listen and be encouraged by God’s promises for you.
In this follow-up to last week’s episode, Michael and Joanie share five practical steps to experiencing the powerful prayer life God wants for you.
Listen in as Michael and Joanie share the top six reasons Christians neglect prayer and some advice for adding excitement to your prayer life.
Today, Michael and Joanie encourage you with the most comforting news you can ever hear: God’s in control – and works everything out for good!
In these uncertain times, believers need a solid rock to stand on. Listen as Michael and Joanie share where you can find true stability.
In this episode, Michael shares why knowing your purpose is so important, and what the true purpose of all believers in Christ really is.
The Gospel Video: https://www.seniorlivingministries.org/2019/03/how-to-know-jesus/
In this inaugural episode, Michael Risley shares his story of faith and how you can be certain you’re in a saving relationship with Jesus.
The Gospel Video: https://www.seniorlivingministries.org/2019/03/how-to-know-jesus/
Meaningful Moments is a podcast of Senior Living Ministries and invites you to dive into God’s Word and embrace the life He intends for you! Subscribe now to listen when the show launches on Thursday, March 4!